By William A. Ruskin
In an earlier blog post , we discussed a setback for the consideration of climate change impacts in "Reverse Environmental Impact Statements" as a result of a California Court of Appeal invalidating guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"...

By William A. Ruskin
The "public trust" doctrine is a legal principle derived from English Common Law. Environmental groups are now seeking to expand the application of the public trust doctrine to require states to address climate change. The concept is a new and potentially valuable addition...

By William A. Ruskin
Overlooked in the District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals decision, dated June 26, 2012, in Coalition for Responsible Regulation, Inc. v. EPA [ enhanced version available to lexis.com subscribers ], is the court's discussion of the climate change science relied upon by...